[pct-l] Base layers

[trail-name-here]

Look at the Patagonia site for a good explanation of layering and wicking.  

You don't have to buy Patagonia (although they are one of the greenest
manufacturers); even REI thermals are good quality but a bit less. 

Check out REI online because they carry all the major brands of u-gear and
you can compare them pretty easily. 

You'll pay about the same for almost all good-quality gear. 

You won't be thinking about the "deal" you got when mediocre gear doesn't
perform as expected - when wet and/or cold, in this case.

Look for function and not fashion. Color doesn't count except for pollution.


Good luck.

Hasta la pasta



-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Amanda L Silvestri
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 7:38 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Base layers

Okay, here's a new thread.  I am looking for a new base layer.  I have some
light weight long underwear, but am thinking that for the JMT I might want
to move up to a mid-weight, especially for sleeping. 
 
Looking at the Campmore "sale-mail"  this morning, I see many verities, but
there is little information as to weight-to-warmth ratios.  They all look
good as I read their description, but I have no idea as to if one pair
weighs more than the next.  
 
Also is there any system for evaluation the warmth or body heat retention
ability like there is for down sleeping bags?  Even in a store, I can't go
around ripping open the packages.  A double layer with a synthetic for
wicking and perhaps a wool for heat, sounds good, but then I am back to
weight again.  Oh, and I don't want to but the most expensive brand out
there either.
 
Any thoughts?
 
Amanda (Shepherd)
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